Sweet Carolina (03/22/26)

Illinois advances to the Sweet Sixteen with a dominant 76-55 win over VCU. Andrej Stojakovic led the way with 21 points off the bench, while Tomislav Ivisic and Keaton Wagler added 14 apiece. Brad Underwood's team played stifling defense, limiting the Rams to 35% from the field and outrebounding them 45-29. Next up: Houston in Houston on Thursday night.